(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) – Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) — the premier signature golf course design firm in the world — announces Jeff Danner as its new Senior Design Associate.
In his role, Danner will oversee and assist with domestic redesign and renovation projects as well as international business development. With a decade of experience in the golf course design industry, Danner’s extensive resume includes architect positions with Golfplan Dale & Ramsey and Lohmann Golf Designs. Danner received his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign where he also completed an Independent Study on Sustainable Golf Course Architecture.
Danner has also completed the European Institute of Golf Course Architects Post Graduate Diploma Course, where he studied some of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious courses, and is currently an Associate Member of the EICGA. Danner’s travels have exposed him to golf markets in over 25 countries.
Established in 1987, Greg Norman Golf Course Design spans the globe with 100 courses opened across six continents and in 34 countries. Greg Norman’s “least-disturbance approach” design philosophy creates golf courses that blend seamlessly with their surrounding environment and enhance the properties’ natural features.
“Jeff’s vast international experience in the golf course design industry will be a valuable addition to our already stellar design team,” says Greg Norman. “As we embark on the journey to reach another 100 courses, we look forward to seeing Jeff’s creativity and vision come to life in our design offerings.”
“I am passionate about growing the game and making golf accessible for everyone to enjoy, so joining the GNGCD team and having such a huge platform is an incredible opportunity,” said Danner. “My design philosophy syncs perfectly with Greg’s in that I strive to maintain a strict sense of environmental awareness and sensitivity while implementing creative strategy to stimulate the mind and engage golfers of all abilities.”
GNGCD was honored in 2016 with five of its international courses named to Golf Digest’s “World’s 100 Greatest” list including No. 29 Ellerston (Australia), No. 30 New South Wales G.C. (Australia), No. 74 The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip (Vietnam), No. 84 Nirwana (Bali) and No. 97. Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth Course (UAE).
For more information: www.gngcd.com
About Greg Norman Golf Course Design
Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) is recognized as the premier signature golf course design firm in the world with 100 courses opened across six continents. Greg Norman is personally involved with every step of the design process, from walking the virgin site, to planning and construction to opening day. Among its roster of internationally acclaimed courses are Medalist, Doonbeg, Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth & Fire Courses, El Camaleon at Mayakoba Resort, Ellerston, TPC Sugarloaf, and TPC San Antonio.
Greg Norman Golf Course Design and its projects have been recognized around the globe and have garnered numerous prestigious recognitions for design including:
• The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip “World’s Best New Golf Course 2015” World Golf Awards
• Ellerston “Top 100 Courses in the World 2015” GOLF Magazine
• Almouj Golf The Wave “Top 10 Courses in the Middle East 2015” Golf Digest
• Red Sky Golf Club “Top Ten Courses in Colorado 2013” Golfweek
• The Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes “Top 100 Golf Resorts in North America 2011” Conde Nast Traveler
• Tiburón Golf Club At The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort “No. 1 Golf Resort in Florida 2009” Golf Digest
• El Camaleón “Best New International Course 2007” GOLF Magazine
• Vellano Country Club “Development of the Year 2007” GOLF Inc.
• Mission Hills Golf Club “Ten Best International Courses 2004” Travel & Leisure
Contact:
Jane MacNeille, Great White Shark Enterprises
jane.macneille@gwse.com
(561) 640-7000
